| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $79.37 | 7.312% | $85.1735 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.25 | 5.281% | $236.0926 | $236.09 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.88 | 8.439% | $89.8742 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.90 | 7.444% | $262.0559 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.27 | 12.273% | $254.0401 | $254.04 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.87 | 4.570% | $182.8616 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 10.333% | $132.7527 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.86 | $1,242.8506 | $1,242.84 | $1,242.80 | $1,243.00 | |